About Us
Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelors degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.
Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgias first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.
Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink, along with an Honor Roll distinction.
Job Summary
The School of Health Professions at Dalton State College invites applicants for a part-time position (10-month), beginning August 1, 2026. Faculty workload at Dalton State College consists of the following five components: (1) teaching, (2) student success, (3) research/scholarship/creative activity or academic achievement, (4) professional service to the institution or community, and (5) professional growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the respiratory therapy sequence as well as additional courses in their area of expertise in the classroom, skills lab, simulation lab, clinical instructing and coordination of student clinical assignments. Other duties include keeping office hours, assessment of student learning and clinical skills. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, off-campus, online courses, and opportunities for summer teaching.
Thanks to outstanding community support, the School Health Professions has state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for teaching skills to undergraduate respiratory technology students. The respiratory therapy program has an energized laboratories for student instruction and skills assessments helping to prepare respiratory therapists for professional practice. In addition, the respiratory technology program has numerous clinical sites for student assignments throughout the north Georgia and southern Tennessee regions. The School of Health Professions has an interprofessional simulation center that has high-fidelity computerized manikins which allows for realistic simulations for real life scenarios. These scenarios create a simulated clinical experience that requires student interventions preparing healthcare students for professional practice.
A complete application must include:
Letter of application that directly responds to the position description, highlights your relevant qualifications, and demonstrates how your professional experience aligns with the mission, values, and academic environment of Dalton State College.
A resume or curriculum vitae.
List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and/or past employers.
Statement of teaching philosophy
Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening; however, official transcripts will be required upon employment.
Copy of current professional license.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
This position is a half-time position with a minimum starting salary of $24,750.
Benefits include:
Responsibilities
Teach courses at the undergraduate respiratory therapy level with clinical responsibilities. The teaching load will consist of various credit hours per academic year
Coordination of student scheduling in clinical assignments
Assist other respiratory therapy faculty with student orientation, preparing student documents for the student handbook and class instruction, instructing students in clinical assignments, adherence to the accreditation process and standards, and evaluating student clinical skills at both the college and clinical settings
Actively participate in both program admission procedures and program completion activities
Participate in other appropriate service and professional activities related to the field of expertise
Required Qualifications
An earned Bachelor¿s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited college
Must have a current license for respiratory therapy in both Georgia and Tennessee, or must show proof of application to have licenses by start of fall semester
Applicants must provide evidence of a minimum of two years of experience in the professional field
Preferred Qualifications
College classroom teaching and clinical instruction experience
Proficient in supervision, instruction, and evaluation
Knowledgeable of course development and teaching materials
Earned Master¿s degree in respiratory therapy or related field
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Evidence of teaching experience in a respiratory therapy program preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to teach in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms
Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches
Support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values and support an environment where the diversity of ideas, values and perspectives is welcomed and nurtured.
Applicant should be able to demonstrate the ability to educate and empower the DSC student population successfully
Support the Respiratory Therapy Program Vision, Mission, Goals, and Standards of Accreditation set forth by the respiratory therapy accrediting body
Graduate of an accredited respiratory technology program
Excellent knowledge of the certification examination content set forth by the respiratory therapy accrediting body
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individuals protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individuals protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institutions ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State Colleges Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.